| Barnet | Natural Wakefulness — May 22nd - 28th The purpose of this retreat is to ignite the flame of Buddhist mindfulness meditation. Mindfulness - awareness of the present moment - is at the heart of all Buddhist meditation. The main body of the retreat consists of spacious attention to the movements of mind and body in alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation. Deepening and expanding this present-centered awareness leads to greater openness, clarity, and stability of mind in everyday life. This is the basis for both compassionate insight and enlightened activity. Please register. $245. Location: Karmê Chöling Shambhala Buddhist Meditation Center, 369 Patneaude Lane. reception@karmecholing.org, 633-2384. | ||
| Cabot | 7:30 p.m. | Water Music Water Music: Sixty-Six Renowned Musicians from Around the World Celebrate Water in Words and Music. Marjorie Ryerson, author of Water Music, and classical/jazz pianist Michael Arnowitt present an evening of words and music in celebration of water. All are welcome. Free. Cabot Public Library. Connie Koeller, 563-2721. Location: United Church of Cabot, Main Street. 563-2278. | |
| Montpelier | VINS Birdathon Get a team or yourself and get ready to count the birds. The annual VINS Birdathon is a great way to get out and birdwatch whil raising funds for VINS. Anyone can participate — experts and novices alike — even backyard birders. For more information, call VINS or go online to the VINS website. Please register. Location: VINS North Branch Nature Center, 713 Elm Street (Route 12). cdarmstadt@vinsweb.org, 229-6206. | ||